http://www.thriftyfun.com/_1220.html Website that looks for frugal solutions to everyday problems. en-us http://www.thriftyfun.com/images/logo_01.jpg http://www.thriftyfun.com 130 19 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:24:07 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19775573.tip.html Does anyone know how to keep the wrist bands of a sweater from stretching or better yet, how to fix it once they have stretched? Thanks and have a great day. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:08 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10391000.tip.html If you're tired of finding clothes on the closet floor that have fallen of hangers, here is a simple solution. Use a sticky felt circle on each side of a hanger to help clothes stay in place. This works really well for silky, slippery items. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:22:56 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15386461.tip.html A friend gave me a lint shaver. It is battery operated and takes all those little pills of fuzz off of clothing. I keep it in the laundry room and use it all the time. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:40:32 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24555834.tip.html Disappearing socks resulting in mismatched socks can be remedied by not buying socks in single pairs. Buying in double pairs means I have an extra, matching sock after one disappears. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:57:06 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39188576.tip.html I have some black clothes that I need to dye to get them black again. Once I do, how can I set the color so that it doesn't fade again? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:37:37 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59462398.tip.html I need help getting the stiffness out of a new shirt? What should I use to wash it? Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:18:51 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36082859.tip.html Has anyone any ideas about how to pad bra straps to reduce tendon irritation on the shoulders? Maybe some kind of silicon gel pad or something to spread the load? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:23:24 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf313385.tip.html I often buy several pairs of the same color of socks so that if one sock of the pair wears out, there will still be several mates. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:12:42 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64832754.tip.html Think honestly to yourself. Most of us only use maybe 20% of the apparel in our closets and dresser drawers! Why not resist the impulse to have something new simply to have something new and we usually purchase on impulse anyway :-( Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:57:43 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15960723.tip.html This is an idea I've been slowly implementing. If you have 30 tops (many women have 150 or more including tees, tanks, sweaters, sweatshirts, long sleeved, short sleeved, dress blouses, cotton blouses, etc.), you could wear each top ONLY ONCE A MONTH for an entire year! Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:56:18 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55031479.tip.html Does anyone knows how to make a peek-a-boo slip like the ones at David's Bridal? My sister told me she changes the look of her black dress just by adding the slip and a ribbon around the waist. Thanks for your help! Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:59:47 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf52950731.tip.html What color of hose and shoes do you wear with a green dress? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:09:32 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83271642.tip.html How can I make a pair of shoes narrower? I have a narrow foot and need to resize any Med. width shoes that I buy. Thanks. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:26:02 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83888290.tip.html Here is a great way to help each other out with clothing, works for adult clothes too. Get your neighborhood, church or whatever together for a clothing exchange. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:08:03 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf15979488.tip.html My son had a large tee shirt he no longer wanted. I wanted to wear the shirt but it was way too big for me so I shortened the hem then rolled up the sleeves and did a fold over of about 1 1/2 inches on the shoulder seam. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:04:27 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78209813.tip.html I wear a stretchy mini skirt around my middle underneath my clothes! I liked the idea of wearing a 'body' under my clothes but they would need washing everyday like regular underwear. They are expensive too. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:31:32 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf364028.tip.html Can you wash new red clothes with new black clothes? Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:57:27 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11901355.tip.html If you have kids and you know their winter pajamas won't fit them next season, cut them down for the spring/summer. Cut the pants into shorts and the shirt into short sleeves or even tanks. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:01:36 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92901233.tip.html To ensure my permanent press shirts really do look ready to wear: I remove them immediately from the dryer when it is finished. Then with a little spray bottle filled with water, I spray the collar, button hole placard, and the sleeve edges. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:37:55 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58311939.tip.html I have a pair of sandals that I got about 2 years ago at the thrift store. I wore them so much, they got pretty ratty on the part where you put your foot in and the foam part of the padding started coming up. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:33:53 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66315897.tip.html Just because money is tight doesn't mean you can't be "hip"! I had been admiring the cute costume rings that are all the rage right now, but no way was I going to spend money to buy one. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:16:23 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34495268.tip.html I have some rubber after sport sandals that I find to be very comfortable. Unfortunately, the straps disengage long before the sole wears out, rendering them useless. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:30:13 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32853421.tip.html This is about clothing purchased for a special occasion. I'd like to suggest that you give it a trial run by wearing it for at least half an hour in your home. You'll quickly find out what is missing, what needs repairing, etc. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:17:16 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43060387.tip.html I bought a purse; it is cream colored with silver Coach letters all over the purse. When I ordered it, I thought it was all silver. I don't like the cream color. I was wondering if I could dye it black, but still keep the letters silver? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:14:36 GMT http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf58115819.tip.html I have seen some glitzy looking baseball caps in the stores but they carry a hefty price. So I decided to add a little "bling" to a cap that I had.